NBA 2K11

 PlayStation 3
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8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 112 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 112
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 112
  3. Negative: 14 out of 112
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  1. goldeneyes82
    Jan 31, 2011
    2
    Authentic? Simulation? I can't comprehend where the positive reviews for this game come from. Perhaps if you're an octopus and can pull of the obscene control inputs needed for even the simplest maneuver (Post up? Hold L2 + R2, Move R Stick in the Direction of the defender, Release L2 and sing "Dangerous" By Michael Jackson. Post up and Shoot? All of the above, but hit L2 Again, ReleaseAuthentic? Simulation? I can't comprehend where the positive reviews for this game come from. Perhaps if you're an octopus and can pull of the obscene control inputs needed for even the simplest maneuver (Post up? Hold L2 + R2, Move R Stick in the Direction of the defender, Release L2 and sing "Dangerous" By Michael Jackson. Post up and Shoot? All of the above, but hit L2 Again, Release R2, move the L stick away from the defender while moving the R stick toward the basket and juggling flaming acorns). Now, even if you manage to figure out the controls, the defensive AI is an inhuman, swarming net of All-NBA first team defenders - and that's even if you're playing in D-League. Like most sports games, fans of the SPORT run up the review scores. Gamers who just want a fun, NBA basketball game that they can pick up and play need not apply here.… Expand
  2. Gamer4life3333
    Nov 9, 2010
    0
    DCdagamer hit the nail right on the head in his/her review. This game is ridiculously bad. The graphics are awesome, yes. But the AL and the slow gameplay is some of the worst I've ever seen in a basketball game. The reviews that gave it a perfect 100 score are on crack lol. Seriously though. There was one game online that I played with the Celtics. My opponent was pretty bad and left RayDCdagamer hit the nail right on the head in his/her review. This game is ridiculously bad. The graphics are awesome, yes. But the AL and the slow gameplay is some of the worst I've ever seen in a basketball game. The reviews that gave it a perfect 100 score are on crack lol. Seriously though. There was one game online that I played with the Celtics. My opponent was pretty bad and left Ray Allen open every time. Well I shot ten wide open 3-pointers with Allen. Missed every single one of them. And yes I know his release point. 10 of them. I kept giving this game another chance after another chance but it just got worse and worse. Whether if it's the 30 steals in one game. Or the tons of missed layups. IT'S JUST NOT REALISTIC AT ALL. The people giving this game a t0/10 or anything close to that are giving that score for one reason and one reason only....Michael Jordan. The real gamers and lovers of the game of basketball are going to wait for Elite to come out. Because this version of 2K is complete garbage.… Expand
  3. imlovinit
    Dec 19, 2010
    3
    Boy'o boy. i was dying to get this game and the intro was great then i started an association, i was wow'd by all the bells and whistles sound track is nice everything about this game is very nice, except the part where you PLAY! its horrible, unrealistic, controllings are horrible, shooting sequence is terrible im glad i bought it used from gamestop so i can go get something else.Boy'o boy. i was dying to get this game and the intro was great then i started an association, i was wow'd by all the bells and whistles sound track is nice everything about this game is very nice, except the part where you PLAY! its horrible, unrealistic, controllings are horrible, shooting sequence is terrible im glad i bought it used from gamestop so i can go get something else. and im good at sports games you cant beat anyone off the dribble, the game feels like its stuck, literally stuck in its own way cause this game would of been fantastic if they made it somewhat desireable and simple to pick up and play,and sorry for all thoose people out there saying u gotta practice and get better,naw this game is just simple frustrating and if you cant just pick it up and score 50 points on the bucks in pro mode then theres something wrong, rebounding is terrible, shooting is terrible dribbling is terrible and whenever u try to pass it gets stolen, so sad cause the game looks so pretty, kinda reminds me of the hot chick with hiv, it looks good but you dont dare! terrible game buy something else!… Expand
  4. tyreke
    Oct 7, 2010
    1
    yes it's a great OFFLINE game.... 9/10 in that respesct. but they have failed for the umpteenth year in a row in relation to the ONLINE functionality after numerous promises. happens every year.

    - drop outs
    - lag
    - hidden lobbies

    sorry, it's just not good enough compared to the online functionality of a game you expect in 2010. 2k next year just work on online.
  5. DCdagamer
    Oct 18, 2010
    3
    2K11 is probably the one of the most over rated games ever. I have know idea what the PROFESSIONAL game critics are basing their scores off of maybe it's the fact that 2K introduced MJ, or the old teams I'm still trying to figure that out. Remove the fact that Michael Jordan provides the best intro I have ever seen in a video game but how far does that take you (that is a quick WOW2K11 is probably the one of the most over rated games ever. I have know idea what the PROFESSIONAL game critics are basing their scores off of maybe it's the fact that 2K introduced MJ, or the old teams I'm still trying to figure that out. Remove the fact that Michael Jordan provides the best intro I have ever seen in a video game but how far does that take you (that is a quick WOW factor). As for the old teams good idea but that's only done so so, if you're going to have the great teams that helped Jordan build his legacy at least have complete rosters (who are these made up players, where's The Microwave, A.C. Green, The Suns, etc..). Now let's talk about the online play, buckle up because this can get bumpy. The online play is the worse I have played in years, in fact I've been playing 2K since Dreamcast and I don't remember being more frustrated with a video game then this year. I understand what 2K tried to do, they tried to eliminate passing the ball in the middle, baseball passes, 3pt shootouts, amazing dunks, great dribble moves, and everything else that made 2K the best game on the market for years. Passing the ball to a cutting big man happens, throwing a baseball pass down the court happens (In real life the off guard is taught to get back to prevent the baseball pass, but for some reason the 2K game developers thinks that baseball pass goes out of bounds almost every time), 3pt shootouts may not happen as much however if you leave any good 3pt shooter open in the NBA 9/10 times they will make the shot well that realistic aspect of the NBA does not exist in this game. The amazing dunks still happen but I have never seen so many missed layups as a matter of fact I can watch my sons middle school basketball game and see far fewer missed layups then in 2K11. I don't think taking someone off the dribble is even in the minds of 2K sports this year, correct me if I'm wrong but I only knew of a few players who could shut someone down ( The Glove, Dennis Rodman, MJ, Pippen, are just some of the few great defenders). Well in NBA 2K11 everyone is a great defender, I mean everyone...stopping a dribble move is no problem from Kobe down to CJ Watson everyone has great defense. The scores of ranked games can be as low as 25 to 35 for no reason, well AI defense is the main reason. By trying to eliminate people from doing all of that they managed to take the reality of the NBA out. This is NBA 2K11 not AAU 2K1 this is suppose to be a simulation of the NBA were amazing happens, well this year 2K left their game in the locker room. Take Jordan and the old teams off and what do you have? GARBAGE thanks 2K for pulling the wool over everyone's eyes. If I was rating wool pulling you guys would get a 10, great piece of crap.… Expand
  6. StriderMatu
    Oct 10, 2010
    3
    I'm not sure what the reviewers are playing but the copy of NBA 2k11 I've played is filled with bugs and glitches. There's a horrible polygon glitch that cause polygons from players and the audience to stretch across the screen in a series of lines. This happens usually during a replay or freethrow. Sometimes it's only one or two lines, sometimes it's 20. Some of the A.i. is just stupid.I'm not sure what the reviewers are playing but the copy of NBA 2k11 I've played is filled with bugs and glitches. There's a horrible polygon glitch that cause polygons from players and the audience to stretch across the screen in a series of lines. This happens usually during a replay or freethrow. Sometimes it's only one or two lines, sometimes it's 20. Some of the A.i. is just stupid. Sometimes the computer won't fully execute a pick and roll. I'll call for a pick and get it, but then my PF won't roll. He'll stand there, even if there's no one guarding him. There were far too many times I'd have the FastBreak slider almost to maximum and would push the ball up the court with at least one other player with a clear lane to the basket. I'll toss up the alley opp but the player will either jump so late that the ball will go out of bounds or won't attempt to complete the play at all. I haven't been able to get intentional fouling to work yet. Some of the collision detection is poor resulting in players going through one another as well as other glitches and bugs. There is no way that NBA 2k11 should be a 9 rated game. I took my first copy back to the store hoping that I just got a bad disk. But my second copy of the game was just as bad with the same issues. NBA2k11 will be going back to the gamestop and I'll get Castlevania or Enslaved instead. A total waste.… Expand
  7. afridgetofar
    Dec 14, 2010
    2
    NBA 2k11 is a terrible product. Aside from the wealth of online issues (odds are you won't be able to play 3 out of four primary modes available). Aside from the handful of game killing freezes in both the Association and My Player modes. The core game still suffers from inadequate AI, appalling defensive controls and mechanics, and a bunch of bad design decisions made in response to theNBA 2k11 is a terrible product. Aside from the wealth of online issues (odds are you won't be able to play 3 out of four primary modes available). Aside from the handful of game killing freezes in both the Association and My Player modes. The core game still suffers from inadequate AI, appalling defensive controls and mechanics, and a bunch of bad design decisions made in response to the way people play online. Jumpshooting is overtly demanding again after a patch in response to lord knows what. they added a bunch of unnecessary and flawed contact in the paint in response to "excessive dunks". Rebounding is just sad and pathetic. It's hard to describe but essentially positioning and strength means little in the wake of unrealistic jumping ability, strange accuracy issues, and clipping. Passing is riddled with a bunch of what like to call "character moments." Little canned animations put in add a bit of error to some functions. Only they were blindly put in so you see people bobble, drop, or kick away really simple passes at a irregular frequency and often at unreasonable instances. Plus the velocity and trajectory of passes can be unrealistic and often silly looking which leads to steals thanks to AI that readily exploits the general lack of pace on every pass. So simple passes around the perimeter or to people nearby or to people in the post is a huge liability. The only real positives here are the range of offensive options. If you learn how to play there are plenty of ways to approach scoring both on a team and individual level. Blocking is the only defensive mechanic that works and it's quite fun and reliable for the first time in years. The post game is slow and stupid on the surface but with the edition of "double flick" moves the wealth of options off the dribble have increased ten fold. So now the post game is rich and fulfilling if you choose to master it.

    But in all, I recommend that you don't purchase this game.    … Expand
  8. Jdawg771
    Dec 22, 2013
    2
    Its amazing a game can be so TERRIBLE!, absolutely awful, extreamly pitiful. I am very disappointed in this game. Especially the "my player" made, teammate grading is horrible, it must not be for basketball because it is very poor and doesn't know what it's doing. The only ok part of this game is the "quick game" mode. Overall I give NBA 2k11 a 2/10.

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#10 Best PS3 Game of 2010
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#33 Most Discussed PS3 Game of 2010
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#65 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2010

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 46 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 46
  3. Negative: 0 out of 46
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Jan 24, 2011
    90
    Hardcore lovers of the sport will relish the challenge, enjoy every throttling by the AI, and take their skills online. But there'll only be so many times basketball punters will endure this level of difficulty without reverting to Tourette-like hysterics. So yes, it's complex. And yes, the experience oscillates between sublime and diabolical between each game, but basketball is a complex sport. With such unparalleled presentation and unapologetic gameplay, this is likely the best basketball game ever. [December 2010 p76]
  2. XGN
    Jan 12, 2011
    87
    Everything that Michael Jordan touches, turns into gold. NBA 2K11 is the best game of its kind because of all the improvements that Visual Concepts has added.
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  3. PSFocus
    Jan 12, 2011
    91
    NBA 2K11 is a fantastic game, there is nothing wrong about the game and it contains all the content like last year. One new addition is the Michael Jordan Challenge, where you can play a few of the most important moments in his career. Every basketball fan has to buy this game.
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